Q – Oinks MikeSo I know we are running the ball well with Ajayi carrying a heavy load. And I love watching Ajayi run – I can do that all game long. But do you think we are going to work in some carries from other RBs? I particularly am curious about Drake who seems to have disappeared the last couple of games. But with Foster’s retirement – is there a glimmer of oink for Drake?Trotter SalutationsPigsgerald

I think Ajayi is going to get the majority of the carries, and with good reason. He’s a proven workhorse. He did at Boise St., and he;s now done it 2 games in a row, to the tune of 418 yards, on 54 carries, for an insane 7.74 yards per carry. Drake or Williams can’t match that. Williams is most likely the 1st guy up to spell Ajayi, but I think at some point, Drake will get some carries. I’d ride Ajayi until he gives us a reason not to.

Keep in mind Drake was used sparingly at Alabama, as he was stuck behind the bulldozing Derrick Henry. He never carried the ball 100 times in a season. Obviously, Ajayi most likely won’t be able to handle 27 carries a game, so at some point, we’re going to have to lessen his load. IMO, as much as you want to see Drake, I want to see Carroo. At least in Drake’s case, Ajayi is performing at such a high level, it’s understandable that he take a back seat, but Parker hasn’t been doing much of anything, and despite his lofty draft status, he has to produce to get snaps, and I think maybe it’s getting time to see what Carroo can do for us. I also don’t see Drake running aggressively like Ajayi, but we know he has the speed to break one, so maybe we just get a few plays for him where we try to get him moving in space, a little pass out of the backfield, or in the slot. Ajayi has given us the identity of a tough running team, and I want it to stay that way. Maybe late in the game if Ajayi has tired the opposing defense, Drake can come in and beat a tired defense. That would be a good start for him.
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from Stanger

Q -What is most likely against the Jets? (and you lose if you pick #1 or #2 and #3 is also right)

I think there’s a pretty good chance of 3 happening. I’m pretty sure we will run enough to keep the jets defense from just playing the pass, and I think in doing so, Ajayi will get at least 20 carries. True, the Jets defense isn’t the Bills or Steelers, but I think running the ball is an attitude, and I think we have it now. I think we’re going to make it happen, because we’re committed to doing it. Hey man, the Bears ran all over the vaunted Vikings defense, so it can happen. I think the success of the run game will continue to feed the success of the pass game. Better protection, the defense off balance and tired, and I think with those 2 factors working for us, Tannehill will get it done. I think Landry is going to have a big game, and maybe Parker wakes up from his slumber, but Kenny Stills is going to make at least 1 big play for us.

Look for Ajayi with about 125 and a TD, and Tannehill at just about 300-310, with 3 TD’s. Dolphins fans go crazy everywhere!!
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from Twice The The

Q – Hey Mike E – I feel the Jets are going to come out determined to stop the run, and therefore the schemes on offense to disguise, exploit and take advantage of the that through the air will be vital. Do you think the Dolphins passing game plan on offense is going to be the most important aspect of the Jets game on Sunday?

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It will be a match of wills then, because I believe we have the attitude that we can and WILL run the ball. I think there’s a chance that a couple of pass plays open up the run a little more, but make no mistake, we will be running the ball, and my guess is at least 20-30 times. You know the Bills knew we had plans of running, and they couldn’t stop us. Yes, the jets have more talent on their front 7 than the Bills do, but I think our perseverance and aggressiveness will pay off.

No matter what, we can’t be one dimensional, and that means both ways, either too run heavy, or too pass happy. We need balance, and I think as long as we maintain some balance, we’ll continue to do well on offense. That also feeds the defense, because it keeps TOP in our favor, keeps the defense rested. I chose the score of 28-16 Dolphins because I really think we can do that. Usually, I’m not as careful picking my score, but I believe it’s what is going to happen. We’re going to run well, hit some pass plays, and then on defense, the Jets will be punting early and often, and I expect at least 2 NYJ turnovers. Forte has yet to go over 100 yards, and even when they’ve run the ball a lot, meaning 30 times, he ran for exactly 100, which is a low 3.33 YPC. I expect us to get up on the Jets, and that will make it harder for them to run. No Franks and beans Sunday, he’ll be busy kicking 4 extra points, and kicking off, but otherwise, he will be well rested.

This is NOT the Dolphins of the last decade or so!
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Now for some more Fest pics . . .

Hard Rock – Making it hard for visitors to win baby!

Getting ready for some pre – game fun!

Digging the retro endzone!

OD very happy with the Dolphins play!

Rock standing the F – – – up!

Bookman and Rock enjoying the game, and Piggy wondering about the legal effects of being viewed in social media

I’m really excited about this Sunday’s game. I feel like we’re going to see our team finally turn the corner. I know it’s one game, and our record is still only 4-4, but winning 2 division games in 3 weeks, with the Steelers in the middle of that makes it pretty impressive. I hope they play well and do what I believe they’re capable of

When you consider the Jets gave up 300+ thru the air in 5 of 8 games this season we should definitely eclipse that mark as well. My concern about that # has little to do with how well I think our receivers, te’s and rb’s will do vs the Jets secondary and D overall, it’s that I don’t have the confidence in Tannehill’s ability to get them the ball as much as others do.

Neither game against the Jets went well last year. I was at the one in NJ with Brian in NY. It was so damn ugly, we left in the middle of the 4th QTR. I think we scored 2 TD’s after we left. The score didn’t really indicate how bad we were that day.

Just saw your question. I don’t think so, although I wouldn’t be adverse to that. I think we’ll see a lot of Ajayi, Landry, some Stills and some Parker, but closer to the vest against a divisional opponent.

“Maybe late in the game if Ajayi has tired the opposing defense, Drake can come in and beat a tired defense.”

Mike E — that is a great point, and it goes to not just when they are tired they are, but also in situations where we have to play catch-up.

Whether cause their D is tired or cause they are playing soft……..Drake offers something when the holes are bigger and close more slowly. Love how Ajayi breaks a tight hole, but loving what Drake could bring when you are looking for a pass catching flash option as well.

Grant is a situational guy who I feel Gase would like to work into his offense given the opportunity and I THINK, not sure, but think this game provides him with that opportunity. I’m not saying he’s going to be the go-to guy when he’s in there either but, just like the Bills game, be a decoy.
Put him in the backfield and swing him out and watch defenders moving towards him likes flies to shit and give our other guys the opportunity to get WIDE open and get some nice yac and maybe even take it to the house.
That’s the kind of stuff I think Grant gives you in addition to moving him around from side to side and bringing him across the field on a sweep or fake sweep. Keep the defense honest because they know what he can do.

Put Parker or Stills and Grant on the same side of the field in a stacked formation. Run Parker or Stills deep and throw it to Grant underneath and let him do his thing.
Yes, I am just pulling shit out of my ass.

“Put him in the backfield and swing him out and watch defenders moving towards him likes flies to shit and give our other guys the opportunity to get WIDE open and get some nice yac and maybe even take it to the house.

That’s the kind of stuff I think Grant gives you in addition to moving him around from side to side and bringing him across the field on a sweep or fake sweep. Keep the defense honest because they know what he can do.”
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Pro Lou could not agree more on what Grant could bring into situations……even if I worry about the guy being broken by one hit, not that he doesn’t seem incredibly tough.

And talk about “keeping the defense offense”. Think about what goes through a DC’s mind when all of a sudden he sees Grant walking in for say Ajayi on say 2nd and seven. Even if the rest of the folks are the same. Could just throw the same WR screen as they have like 20 seconds.

We don’t need big yardage outputs. We need points. This team needs to start putting the ball in the endzone. Turn those FGs into TDs. I don’t care how many yards we get on the ground or through the air…just put the ball in the endzone.

Randy — could not agree more on what we need to correct. Our redzone O is not good. Doesn’t help that Cameron is out and that Parker’s hand on the tough catch are less than billed as of now. And yeah you could add in however fast the clock in Tanny’s head works in such has not been fast.

We would basically have to go 6-2 the last 8 at the least to have any chance and we could still have issues with conference losses for the 6th seed. The Jets loss wouldn’t eliminate us but we’d have very little room for error and I’m not sure this team can do 8-0 or 7-1.

It’s never good to start out 1-4, but we’re playing good football now, and that’s why we won 2 in a row. If we continue to play like we did, we won’t be an easy beat, so that’s what I want to see. If someone else beats our best, so be it.

I’m friggin 8-0 in my league. I’m consistent every week, not the biggest scorer week to week but 2nd overall in points scored because of no dud games.

Would you start Parker this week? I had a hunch and a friend of mine who I’m playing this week agreed. He also believes the Jets are vulnerable to the pass and they don’t really have a good matchup for Parker.

Tim Knight says:
November 3, 2016 at 3:58 pm
If we lose Sunday this blog will not be as dead as it has been. Agree or disagree? LOL
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It ‘s more of a venting thing for me. I definitely post more after losses, but that’s so I don’t take it out on my family. I’m usually in a great mood after a win, post here quickly, and then enjoy the rest of the day with them. I don’t want to affect my family with my sour mood after a loss, and I don’t want them to see what a poor loser I am either!

Can I sue Tim and UK for picking the same score as me but adding 1 point for MIA for Tim, and subtracting one point for MIA for UK? Do I have legal rights? Is there anything in the points rules charters that protects me? 🙂

Jeez — ESPN just made this a trap game. I’m going with Golic to combat the jinx.
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Judging by how the experts over at ESPN see Sunday’s game turning out, it certainly looks like the Miami Dolphins will be a .500 team when it’s all over. Eight of their nine pickers have the Fins prevailing over the New York Jets.

“Our first day when we got here as a staff, I told the guys, ‘We’re going to live in the truth here. And it doesn’t mean I don’t love you. It doesn’t mean you’re a bad player or I’m a bad coach,’”

“The truth works. With players and coaches alike the truth works. That way, everyone always knows where they stand. So much in this league is everyone sugarcoating everything. You hear coaches say, ‘He’s playing OK,’ when everyone knows he’s not. We don’t do that here.”

“So we live in truth in our room. They’re used to it. When I tell reporters, the players already know it. You ask me, I’ll tell you. You don’t ask, I won’t tell you. [The players] heard it already. It’s not a surprise to them. They won’t read in the media that Coach V.J. said you [stink]. No, I already told the guys that in a meeting.”

Not a big deal….if anything fun to get them kicked out. But for sure they are obnoxious. Worst fans ever to visit. Still not sure if they are transplants who live local or from up your way when they come.

I was pretty sure it was mixed…..was just wondering whether the boneheads were local or just visiting. Got know problem really with Bills or Pats fans. You know when we are playing the Jets in the stands.

The game that Brian and I went to last year at the Meadowlands, there were lots of feisty Jets fans, and the funny thing is, they were fighting amongst themselves, and they were winning! LMAO! Assholes!

Oddly enough this makes me think that we either go more old-fashioned ground and pound or more pass and flex creative.
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“DIon Sims (concussion) will not play Sunday against the Jets, Sims returned to practice this week, but he still hasn’t been cleared for game action, which will result in a second straight absence Sunday versus New York. With teammate Jordan Cameron (concussion) also still sidelined, MarQueis Gray and Dominique Jones figure to man Miami’s tight end snaps.”

I would like to see us more disciplined this week. We have taken a lot of stupid penalties this season, particularly those of the 15 yard variety. It would be nice if we didn’t commit a penalty on every special teams play as well, maybe cut to to 50% for this game. I really want to win this game- I truly hate the fucking Jets.

Well MikeE
There is no legal course of action you can take at this time.
However there is a small loophole. You still have one score change being your 1st posted score was my screwup.
You can go 29-16 or 27-16 because duplicate scores are acceptable and have been since Game #1
GO PHINS!!!

Can I sue Tim and UK for picking the same score as me but adding 1 point for MIA for Tim, and subtracting one point for MIA for UK? Do I have legal rights? Is there anything in the points rules charters that protects me? 🙂

I am in a survivor pool that pays out winner take all.
I entered this the last 4 years and never got past week 3.
Currently, out of 703 entries, there are only 100 of us left.
The payout is 16,000 to the winner. (or split because there is not tie breaker)
If I win this pool, I will fund the food and shuttle for next years Fest.

From Bucky Brooks at NFL.com concerning Jay Ajayi:
According to the Next Gen Stats, in his last two outings, he averaged 11.9 (eight rushes for 91 yards against Pittsburgh) and 8.6 (10 rushes for 86 yards against Buffalo) yards per carry against eight-man fronts.
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These numbers are pretty significant and may give us a clue as to how well we may be able to run the ball vs the Jets front.

To me the difference in this team from past years is the coaching staff. I love how they listen to their players, and have established a strength that other teams have to account for.
The real test will be how they adjust when that strength is taken away. I have faith that Gase will have a game plan to account for that, especially after a bye week.
It quite likely be up to the QB to recognize this and adjust. We will see if he has the ability to take advantage of 7 or 8 man fronts and hit the necessary passes.
I think this is a huge game for Tannehill.

I am in a survivor pool that pays out winner take all.
I entered this the last 4 years and never got past week 3.
Currently, out of 703 entries, there are only 100 of us left.
The payout is 16,000 to the winner. (or split because there is not tie breaker)
If I win this pool, I will fund the food and shuttle for next years Fest.
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You should post who you have each week so we can get some positive vibes going!

Don’t know what happens at the admin meetings where they take turns sipping from a cup of blood at the center of the pentagon, but don’t think any amnesty is needed. Far as I know only person who can’t post on this board is Home….and heck he might be on here under another handle anyhow.

bookman11 says:
November 5, 2016 at 12:16 am
It quite likely be up to the QB to recognize this and adjust. We will see if he has the ability to take advantage of 7 or 8 man fronts and hit the necessary passes.
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From NFL.com:
This is an important aspect of his game because it allows him to thrive versus loaded boxes. Against eight-man fronts in each of the past two games, Ajayi has gutted opponents between the tackles despite the presence of an extra defender. According to the Next Gen Stats, in his last two outings, he averaged 11.9 (eight rushes for 91 yards against Pittsburgh) and 8.6 (10 rushes for 86 yards against Buffalo) yards per carry against eight-man fronts. This is significant production for a runner against any front, much less one specifically designed to slow down the ground game. On the year, Ajayi is at 8.6 yards per carry against eight-man fronts — more than two times the league average (3.4).
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It sounds like they are doing exactly just that- via the run!

Quick drive by – MikeE I don’t think I’ve ever been within 3 scores of the correct score so I’ll swap if you want? It will be a poisoned chalice you inherit though.

Hear are some hilarious shark stats I heard on the radio this morning (I know at least Tim and probably others have unhealthy shark obsessions on here …. Jahndoh too I think 😉 ) …… anyway

You are more likely to die taking a selfie than by being killed by a shark
A shark is 1,000,000 time more likely to be killed by a human than a human by a shark
More people in NY are bitten by other NYers in NY than humans by sharks in the rest of the world.

It is just a shot in the dark — but thought some of you might have some advice on something I know little about.

My wife had a problem with her AC unit that lead to some mold getting out of what before what was a closed out vent. A service came in, found it was not the deadly kind and cleaned it up — but she has some clothes that need to be “de-molded,” if you will.

I am in a survivor pool that pays out winner take all.
I entered this the last 4 years and never got past week 3.
Currently, out of 703 entries, there are only 100 of us left.
The payout is 16,000 to the winner. (or split because there is not tie breaker)
If I win this pool, I will fund the food and shuttle for next years Fest.
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You should post who you have each week so we can get some positive vibes going!

Very cool — my best advice…..check out the Browns schedule going forward and compare to who you have left. I’m doing pick a D in one of my FF leagues and choose whoever they are playing when can. Has worked out pretty well, unlike the rest of my roster. 🙂

They have ways to use chlorine fumes to get mold put. Sounds dangerous for clothes but they used it to restore some antique dresses, one of a kind stuff, in new Orleans following Katrina. If you look that up you might find a solution to that. Not sure the cost though, the people in new Orleans that had that issue didn’t have money limitations if you get my drift

Thanks Brian — but it is like a good portion of the clothes in her store. The AC wasn’t working on one of the three ducts (had been turned off cause was used as ventilation from the kitchen by the restaurant there before). AC guy figured out how to get it working, but released the mold beast.

Was just thinking someone might have experience with such before, or even a buddy who has.

Thanks Son. She’s putting out bids to a couple like that (and restoration in one of the bus names) , was just wondering if anyone had direct experience. Might be the first time ever I am going…..”where’s Rock?” 🙂

Must be something personal btwn you and him, cause we both know ffr is a most attractive man……and fit as heck (not that I need the full monty thing……but Pig could photoshop in to make family friendly).

More than anything hope he rejoins us at the Festivus some day. And at this point we got two, so no tent required.

According to Barry Jackson we don’t always get it wrong on draft day.
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During one 40 minute stretch on the third day of the 2015 Draft, the Dolphins plucked three fifth-rounders who are playing a lot: Bobby McCain (who’s becoming a capable slot corner), Jay Ajayi (only the fourth player in NFL history with consecutive 200-yard rushing games) and Tony Lippett (who’s starting but must play better, according to his defensive coordinator).

One Def TD (or set up by DEF) ie strip sack or INT gives us ball inside 15 yd line ..one Stills TD , one Ajayi TD and one more TD throw by Tannehill … all this Tanny talk is causing me to play him in Fantasy as opposed to Matt Stafford.

If it gets Dog smell out … but seriously, Son had it right. Fire and restoration company is her best bet. We have. A company that utilizes our company freezer for recovery of papers and water damaged objects.. i will not say do it, but look into freezing the smells out

She is already looking into it. So learning about such already. Was just just thinking someone might have experience. For instance, have the feeling that who we have is who you go after to when a pipe bursts or something. They said would take two weeks cause whatever chamber it is would only fit like twenty pieces at a time. Was thinking someone could do it more commercial and quicker with a bigger chamber or whatever. Store is closed….so time matters.

I was just catching up on the Stanger mold discussion. My 2 cents is it depends on the fabric of whatever it is and is it worth the cost of the restoration. I’m assuming it is or you wouldn’t be asking. It seems there are multiple issues, the mold itself which can be ‘killed’ or frozen or whatever and then the smell and stain that is left behind. I’d go with the professional restoration if it’s something worth the expense.

Thanks Herd. We have talked to one of those folks but the price tag and time involved was huge. Trying to get other bids in on it, but overall it was one huge mess…..was just just thinking someone might have dealt with such at some point in the past. Maybe it was a shot in the dark, but better half ain’t the happier half right now. My best case was there was some “ship here place” out there and they ship it back two or three days later. Lots of clothes involved (it’s her store).

Stanger: if freezing them was what restoration company suggested, check with Furriers and Trucking companies/warehouses that have on site freezers.. most major Cold Storages wont touch it because of cross contamination .. but the furriers etc. May have room for your needs. Pass along our well wishes, she having a bit if a down streak. Hope it ends soon

Insurance denied…..and have to admit they had a point. They called it an improper maintenance issue (not covered) and it only happened cause after months they got the third AC vent going. And before you go there…..lease was “as is.” One big mess.

And the one person we got a quote from came through the insurance people.

Funny part is that if that vent had released stored up deadly black mold we might be able to sue the heck out of the landlord on various grounds, but it was just the wimpy normal brown stuff not covered by various laws that are above whatever is in a lease contract.